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Registration opens:
October 07th, 2026

Yes, Chef!

Cooking program for kids ages 8-12
2026-11-07 14:00:00 2026-11-07 15:15:00 America/Los_Angeles Yes, Chef! Interested in learning basic cooking skills? Each month, we will try a new heatless recipe that you can recreate at home! Registration is required. For ages 8-12 ONLY. Miraleste Library - Main Floor

Saturday, November 07
2:00pm - 3:15pm

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Miraleste Library

Main Floor

Interested in learning basic cooking skills? Each month, we will try a new heatless recipe that you can recreate at home! Registration is required. For ages 8-12 ONLY.

November recipe will be apple cheesecake in a mason jar. We also will be serving hot chocolate, feel free to bring your own mug from home (cups will also be made available at the library). 

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SESSION WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE MIRALESTE LIBRARY.

Registration will open on Wednesday, October 7th at 9am. Siblings and friends may register together using the guest feature, please be sure that each registrant is using their own name. A no show without a cancelation from the previous Yes, Chef! program will make you ineligible to register for this session.

Questions? Contact abuchwald@pvld.org or vluu@pvld.org 

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Designed by architect Thomas J. Russell, the Miraleste Library and its wall of windows takes full advantage of its prime location with spectacular views of the community and Long Beach Harbor.  Originally a "station" library at Miraleste Elementary School in the early 1950s, it has served as a vital community hub with a wide range of resources and programs at this location since 1970.   In 1995, a new entrance was created off the parking lot to comply with ADA requirements. In 2001, the children’s area was remodeled and expanded.

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Peninsula Center Library - Community Room
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